Joe Morello - Drum Method 1: The Natural Approach to Technique (Hot Licks)

Joe Morello is one of the most important drummers in jazz, and here is your chance to learn directly from him! In this video series Joe demonstrates roll techniques, matched grip and traditional stick positions, sounds on the drumhead, cross sticking, tuning, and much more, all using natural body movement.

Videos

• Introduction (04:50) - Joe Morello welcomes you to the course.

• Hand Positions and Wrist Turns (examples 1-7) (10:23) - In this video, Joe discusses hand positions and wrist turns.

• Using Forearms for Power (examples 8-13) (07:03) - See how Joe's techniques for using forearms for pwerful.

• Archival Performance - England 1964 (03:07) - In this video, watch a 1964 performance by Joe in England.

• Finger Control (example 14) (03:22) - Joe discusses finger control.

• Rudiments (02:33) - In this video, learn all about rudiments.

• Using Techniques on the Drums (01:35) - Joe shows some different drumming techniques.

• Closed Roll (examples 15-16) (05:05) - Learn about the closed roll.

• Match Grip Roll (01:38) - Joe discusses the match grip roll.

• Archival Performance #2 (00:35) - See another performance from the past.

• Getting Different Sounds (01:51) - Learn how to get some different sounds with your drums.

• Choosing Sticks (01:17) - Learn how to decide which type of sticks work best for you.

• Tuning (07:36) - Joe discusses tuning the drums.

• "Master Studies" Exercises (examples 17-24) (06:34) - Joe shows some great exercises.

• End Performance (02:12) - Joe gives a final performance.